What year Toyota Corolla 16v is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1999 Toyota Corolla 16v has the highest pass rate at 78.1%, out of 160 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Toyota Corolla 16v MOT failures?

The most common Toyota Corolla 16v MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Toyota Corolla 16v — Reliability by Year

506 vehicles · MOT data 1998–1999 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Toyota Corolla 16v was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1999

78.1% pass rate · 160 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1998

72.5% pass rate · 346 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1999	78.1%	121,420 mi	160
1998	72.5%	133,290 mi	346

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